HCPSSNews Stories
Superintendent Transportation Update, Sept. 8, 2023
September 8th, 2023
The following is adapted from a message sent by HCPSS Superintendent Dr. Michael Martirano to HCPSS staff, students and families on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023
Zum Transportation Mobile App Launched
September 8th, 2023
The following information was shared with families whose children attend a school with bus transportation provided by Zum Services
HCPSS Athletics will Resume on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023
September 7th, 2023
All indoor and outdoor athletics practices and games will resume as scheduled tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 7. Coaches will follow our system’s heat protocols which include modified practices with water breaks every 15-20 minutes. Games will include mandatory official time outs midway through quarters to provide opportunities for water and a water stop will be established […]
HCPSS Athletics and Transportation Updates, Sept. 5, 2023
September 5th, 2023
The following is a message sent by HCPSS Superintendent Dr. Michael Martirano to HCPSS staff, students and families on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023
Networking Fair Facilitates Collaboration, Communication Between HCPSS and Local County Agencies
September 5th, 2023
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) hosted a Networking Fair on August 21 for its school counselors, school psychologists, school social workers, pupil personnel workers and other staff in HCPSS’ Office of Program Innovation and Student Well-being to engage with service providers and community agencies that support student well-being in Howard County.
HCPSS Seeks Members for LGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee by September 29, 2023
September 5th, 2023
HCPSS is currently seeking members to participate on its LGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee. Interested participants are asked to complete an online interest form by September 29, 2023.
HCPSS Hazardous Weather Outlook Information – Outdoor Games and Practices Canceled Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023
September 4th, 2023
The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook as temperatures are expected to be in the mid to upper 90s. There are several considerations and pieces of information families should know when temperatures become elevated.
Superintendent Transportation Update – Restoring Suspended Routes and Communicating Late Buses, Sept. 4, 2023
September 4th, 2023
The following is adapted from a message sent by HCPSS Superintendent Dr. Michael Martirano to HCPSS staff, students and families on Monday, Sept. 4, 2023.
New ARTsite Sculpture on Display at Howard County Department of Education
September 1st, 2023
The Howard County Department of Education building has been selected as the site of “The Evening Blooms,” a 150-pound sculpture by artist Cathrin Hoskinson. It will be on display outside the Department of Education through July 2024.
Black Student Achievement Program (BSAP) Saturday Math Academy Fall 2023 Program
August 30th, 2023
The HCPSS Black Student Achievement Program (BSAP) Saturday Math Academy (SMA) will offer an in-person enrichment program for Howard County Public School System students in all levels of math for grades 3 through 12 based on course availability.